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Ottawa Convention on Landmines

Official Name

Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction

Signatories

The Convention has been signed by 133 countries, and in addition a further 23 countries recognise and abide by the Convention

Dates

The Convention was first signed on 3 December 1997 and came into force on 1 March 1999

Languages

The Convention was written in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese

Key Points of the Treaty

Every member state will not use, produce, stockpile or transport anti-personnel mines (landmines designed for human bodily harm). This however, is excused if the mines are to be used for training in clearing mine fields and mine detection. If a member state does have a stockpile of mines then they are expected to destroy them within 9 years of signing the Convention.

Members of the Convention will meet regularly to discuss any new issues related to the Convention, including new technologies to help detect landmines.

Resources

"CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE, STOCKPILING, PRODUCTION AND TRANSFER OF ANTI-PERSONNEL MINES AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION." United Nations Office at Geneva. 19 Feb. 2009 <http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/(httpPages)/CA826818C8330D2BC1257180004B1B2E?OpenDocument>.

"STATES PARTIES AND SIGNATORIES." United Nations Office at Geneva. 14 Feb. 2009 <http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/(httpPages)/6E65F97C9D695724C12571C0003D09EF?OpenDocument>.